MAY J.O.Y.: LIVING OUT THE FAITH

Join us this Friday, May 2nd, at 9:30 AM at J.O.Y. to hear from Malorie Leach, Mission Youth Philly director. Representing what Pope Francis called us to do, "Love One Another," this enthralling Catholic woman who gave up her successful career as a speech-language pathologist in Washington, D.C., to live her faith to teens, parents, and the needy.

3RD ANNUAL COOKING COMPETITION

The Knights of Columbus, Bishop McDevitt 4th Degree Assembly, will be hosting their 3rd Annual Cooking Competition on Friday, May 9th, at 6 PM in the St. Francis/St. Clare rooms.

MAY PROCESSION FOR MOTHER MARY

May is the month where we honor Mary, mother of Jesus and our heavenly mother. This solemn procession is a Catholic tradition to honor Mary as our Queen, the perfect follower of Christ. Please join us on Sunday, May 4th, before the 9 AM Mass in the Church. First Holy Communicants, meet in the Narthex to join in the procession.

BISHOP SENIOR'S 2025 EASTER LETTER

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Easter Sunday finds us standing together at the empty tomb with Mary Magdalene and the other women, with Peter and John as we celebrate what our faith is all about: that God has restored the world, and each one of us, in the Resurrection of Jesus.

PONTIFICAL GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION: APRIL 18TH

Pope Francis has asked our parish to support the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, which helps Christians in the Holy Land. Through the Pontifical Good Friday Collection, you stand in solidarity with the Church in the Holy Land as a witness of peace, supporting Catholics there in parishes and schools, and maintaining the Christian shrines, the places where Jesus accomplished our redemption. Thank you for your generosity!

HOLY WEEK CONFESSIONS/ADORATION

Please note: We will NOT have our normal Adoration and Confessions on Thursday, April 17th, nor our normal Confessions on Saturday, April 19th. Please see the Holy Week schedule for alternative times & dates.

HOLY WEEK OFFICE CLOSING

The Parish Office will be closed at noon on Wednesday, April 16th, and will remain closed through the Triduum & Easter Monday. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 22nd.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICES

Click here to see a full list of Lenten Penance Services in the York Deanery.

SPECIAL NEEDS HEALING MASS APRIL 11TH

The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly #920 of York, invite all parishioners of this parish, especially those with special needs, to a healing Mass. This Mass is at 5 PM on Friday, April 11th, at Holy Infant Catholic Church, 535 Conewago Creek Rd., Manchester.

2025 CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH LETTER FROM BISHOP SENIOR

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Our children are God's great gift to us. Each April, we observe National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which serves as a reminder that we must continue the ongoing work of raising awareness while also recommitting ourselves to protecting our children who are so vulnerable. At the same time, we also renew our commitment to assist survivors of abuse, especially at the hands of a clergy member, as they seek healing and peace.

COAL SWEEPSTAKES EXTENDED

The deadline for turning in COAL tickets has been extended to April 27th. There is still plenty of time to get entered into this exciting raffle.

APRIL WWJDLT

Let’s look for a lonely soul (widow or widower) to invite to our next Widows and Widowers Just Doing Life Together gathering Monday, April 14th, from 12:30-2:30 PM in the St. Francis/St. Clare rooms where we will share fellowship, prayers, snacks, games, and lots of laughter together.

BEAUTY OF OUR CHURCH: WE ARE ONE

Our Catholic faith is amazing. From the Eucharist, to the Sacrament of Penance, to unlikely conversion stories, and to the saints, our faith contains a dynamism that is unrivaled. Indeed, God is ever new and our faith helps to shine the true light on our everyday life. And, perhaps one of clearest signs of the amazing-ness of our faith is that of the what catholic means.

J.O.Y. IN PRAYER

Chris Wood of the St. Joseph Youth Ministry will be offering SJY’s young at heart a spiritual morning at 9:30 AM on Friday, April 4th. “Prayer and Intimacy With God” is the title of a morning dedicated to unity with God and our personal connection with our fellow J.O.Y. family.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY APRIL MEETING

The Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on Tuesday, April 1st at 6:30 PM in the St. Clare Room.

NO CONFESSIONS APRIL 5TH

Due to the 2025 Confirmation Masses on Saturday, April 5th, there will be NO confessions available for that day. Please see the bulletin and website for other times that week and the following week, including First Friday confessions on April 4th.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION BEGINS APRIL 5TH

Our Parish invites you to offer this Devotion to our Blessed Mother, each First Saturday of the year with the intention of making reparation for the offenses and blasphemies committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

WERE YOU MARRIED IN 1975?

Please contact your parish office with your name and address if you are celebrating your 50th Wedding Anniversary this year by March 28th.⁣

PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP: DO YOU HAVE A SERVANT’S HEART?

We are looking for individuals to serve on the pastoral council for three-year terms. Click here to read more!

LENTEN LETTER FROM BISHOP SENIOR

On Wednesday, March 5th, we begin our sacred journey of Lent. The ashes we receive on Ash Wednesday are a reminder to "Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel." These 40 days call us to reflect on our lives and our relationship with God. Lent invites us to prepare our hearts and minds for the glorious celebration of Easter, reminding us of the transformative power of repentance from sin and the call to remember and serve others.